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Monday, October 14

There's Still Time to Attend the Romance Writers Summit (And it's Not Just for Romance Writers)

By Janice Hardy, @Janice_HardyIf you haven't heard about the Romance Writers Summit yet, you still have time to sneak in under the wire (and see my session on Great Opening Scenes).

The summit is like attending an amazing writer’s conference without ever leaving your house. Kris Kennedy has brought together quite the collection of authors, editors, screenwriters, and even game writers, and sat down with every one of them to ask questions writers want answers to.

It might say “Romance Summit” on the door, but these sessions offer writers of all genres advice they can use.Over twenty speakers will share their knowledge and expertise with interviews and sessions filled with helpful advice.

The Summit begins today and runs through Friday October 18. Every day, a set of videos goes live at midnight (Eastern) for 24 hours. Log in anytime during the next 24 hours to watch that day's videos. Next day, a different set of Expert Interviews goes live. Repeat, through Friday. Once registered, you'll receive email reminders each day.

Easy peasy, right? RWS host Kris Kennedy will also pop in intermittently and answer questions about the topics covered in the interviews and workshops.

Here's the schedule of speakers:

Day One
Monday, Oct 14

Rebecca Roanhorse: Building Worlds & Characters

Screenwriter Naomi Beaty: Story By The Beats

Mary Buckham: Six Myths About Plotting that Keep Writers Stuck

Janice Hardy: How to Grab Your Reader on Page One

Rebecca Monterusso: Keys to Characterization

Day Two
Tues, Oct 15

Eliza Knight: Keys to Romance Fiction

Cecelia Mecca: Going from Pantsing to Plotting

Marilyn Brant: Breaking Down ‘Pride & Prejudice’ by the Beats

Farrah Rochon: Crafting Memorable Characters

Brad Parks: Building Suspense & Thrills in Your Novel

Jennifer Ashley: Writing Across Multiple Genres

Day Three
Wed, Oct 16

Robin Covington: Conflict & Character Arcs

Sacha Black: Crafting a Superbad Villain

Melissa Blue: Crafting the Alpha

Kris Kennedy: How To Turn Backstory into Story Fuel

JoEllen Nordstrom & Kristin McTiernan: Powerful Pacing

Justin Sloan: Storytelling in Video Games

Day Four
Wed, Oct 17

Marie Force: How To Write a Series that Brings Readers Back for More

Kristina Stanley: Story Editing

Jess Michaels: Passion, Sex, & Love: Building Sensual Tension

Kira Ming: Storytelling in Nonfiction

Angela James: Navigating the Editorial Relationship

Naomi Beaty: Adapting Your Novel to a Screenplay

Day Five
Wed, Oct 18

Jami Gold: Romance By The Beats

Kris Kennedy: Just The Turning Points: Plot Your Character-Driven Story In Four Steps (4 connected presentations)

So, for those who prefer to watch what you want when you want it, your best bet is to purchase the All Access Pass. For just $49, you can get ongoing, unlimited access to over 20 videos and a special Bonus Package of writer resources, just as a little thank you. Buy hey…the price goes up after the Summit launches, so now is the best time to grab your Pass.

From cheatsheets to workbooks, craft books, and discounts on online software and courses, it's an unbeatable value. Check out this list of goodies (And let me remind you, they’re all FREE with the purchase of the All Access Pass for just $49). Here’s a taste:

PDF worksheet from screenwriter & coach Naomi Beaty. Use it to help nail down the essential core of your story. Use it to plot, revise...& pitch!

Kris Kennedy’s list of romance tropes and set-ups. It's not every trope that ever existed, but it's a starter guide. Use it to inspire ideas & focus your storytelling on the things readers want to read!

18% Discount on First Editing's online editing course: Every scene has make your story different (in plot, character, &/or romance). Use Kris Kennedy's simple, two-step guide to ensure every scene in your story matters.

Janice Hardy's Fixing Your Character & Point of View Problems, a combo book-doctor-story-editor full-length book that’s a comprehensive guide on how to identify & repair problems with character & point of view.

10% Discount on 'Before You Hit Send' Online Course

Sacha Black's '13 Steps To Evil' Workbook. An awesome guide for crafting the character she says matters most in your story: your villain.

And that's not even all of them.

This will be a terrific Summit, so even if you want to pass on the All Access Pass and the Goodies, still sign up and watch the sessions that appeal to you. I’ll be checking this one out myself, and hope to “see” you there.